Project Coordinator. 12m FTC

Web Summit
Dublin, Ireland
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to junior to mid-level project professionals with event planning experience working in the tech events domain in Dublin.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1–3 years of project management experience and a background in event coordination
    — “Junior to mid-level Project Manager / Project Coordinator.”
  • Individuals who thrive in cross-functional teams and can coach others on project management practices
    — “drive innovation, manage change and create best in class plans and processes acting as a coach across the business on everything PM related.”
  • Candidates who are deeply invested in attendee experience and global connectivity
    — “caring deeply about the experience of attendees.”

Things to consider

  • The role may require fluency in Portuguese, which is not explicitly stated as mandatory
    — “Portuguese fluency is a plus.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to identify and escalate issues in your resume and interview responses
    — “Proactive, with the ability to identify and escalate issues.”
  • Emphasize your experience in managing multiple teams, actions, and deadlines simultaneously
    — “comfortable coordinating teams, actions and deadlines.”
  • Demonstrate your understanding of continuous improvement in project management workflows
    — “identify areas of improvement, continuously reviewing every part of the change management flow.”
  • Showcase your hands-on experience with project management tools and processes
    — “Experience with project management tools and processes.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • co-planning of events
  • continuous improvement of change management flow
  • innovation in project management
Typical background
project management experienceevent coordination experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementEvent PlanningStakeholder ManagementProject CoordinationAttention To DetailTeam Coordination

Preferred

PMPEvent Coordination

Stack & domain

Project ManagementProject CoordinationProject DeliveryProject Management ToolsPlanningCommunicationStakeholder ManagementProblem-solvingTeam CoordinationAttention To DetailFollow-upProactiveCalm Under PressurePMPEvent PlanningChange Management

About the role

Original posting from Web Summit via Lever

About us:

How did Web Summit become, in the words of Forbes, “the best tech conference on the planet”? Meaningful connections. Our tech events are unmissable because we make it easier for the right people to meet and connect. Everyone at Web Summit works towards this goal.

And we’re just getting started. 

We’re always looking to build on the impact we have already made at Web Summit. In the coming years we’ll take Web Summit to new markets, promoting global connectivity, highlighting important issues and connecting global leaders – all while making a positive impact on the environment and communities we encounter.

To build a better company, we have to better ourselves. We do that by finding the most ambitious people to work with us. 

What you'll achieve at Web Summit:

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You’ll be responsible for the co-planning of our events, working closely with event producers

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You’ll identify areas of improvement, continuously reviewing every part of the change management flow

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You’ll drive innovation, manage change and create best in class plans and processes acting as a coach across the business on everything PM related.

Who you are:

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You are an organiser, bringing clarity and focus to the appropriate things at the appropriate time.

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You know details matter and your attention to detail is exceptional.

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You’re a calm person who stays level headed under pressure.

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You’re a problem-solver with the ability to think on your feet, react rapidly to situations, prioritise your workload and implement measures to improve procedures and workflows.

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You’re a confident and friendly person who cares deeply about the experience of attendees.

Skills and abilities we're looking for:

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Junior to mid-level Project Manager / Project Coordinator.

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1–3 years’ experience in project management or coordination.

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Experience supporting planning and project delivery.

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Strong organisation, attention to detail and follow-up skills.

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Comfortable coordinating teams, actions and deadlines.

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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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Proactive, with the ability to identify and escalate issues.

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Experience with project management tools and processes.

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Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.

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Event planning or coordination experience is a plus.

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PMP or equivalent qualification is a plus.

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Portuguese fluency is a plus.

Benefits and perks: 

Subsidised healthcare, dental, employee assistance programme (EAP) and more.

Employer pension contribution up to 6% for Irish-based employees

A dedicated in-house L&D department, with access to workshops, online learning and resources to help you excel in your career development.

Company MacBook, generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Our very own Tramway Team, which drives community and morale-boosting events for employees to participate in.

Annual company get-togethers, charity days, and monthly wellbeing talks.

Wellness subsidy issued to all employees of €1000 per year

At Web Summit, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We want talent from all walks of life to help us on our journey to digitise the conference sector. Hiring decisions are made purely on experience, skills and the needs of the business.

Source: Web Summit careers (Lever)

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